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‘Unprecedented Experience’ – 17 inches of rain

‘Unprecedented Experience’ – 17 inches of rain

While announcing that multi-agency teams have been established to provide a full picture of the relief and restoration works needed, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said the territory on Monday faced an ‘unprecedented experience’ in having 17 inches of rainfall […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM /
Cancellation of festival is ‘depressing’ – Youth

Cancellation of festival is ‘depressing’ – Youth

Residents have been expressing mixed reactions to Government’s decision to cut this year’s Emancipation Festival by almost a week. The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee announced the cancellation several hours after heavy rainfall drenched Tortola – causing flooding and […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 8:31 AM /
Nearly 500 ferry tickets found –Speedy’s targeted

Nearly 500 ferry tickets found –Speedy’s targeted

Vigilant law enforcers at the Terrence B Lettsome International Airport have foiled what appears to be a ferry ticket racket intended to hit Virgin Gorda Transport, which operates as Speedy’s. Nearly 500 tickets with the company’s name have been seized. […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 7:47 AM /
One prisoner – 2 wounding incidents within months

One prisoner – 2 wounding incidents within months

A young man serving time at Her Majesty’s Prison is being accused of carrying out a second brutal attack on a second inmate within the last few months. The youngster, who is serving time for gun possession, is yet to […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 7:45 AM /
Electricity in most areas; water may return today

Electricity in most areas; water may return today

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said electricity has been restored to most areas of the territory and water supply is expected to return to normal today, August 10. He made the disclosure last evening after torrential rainfall four days ago […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 7:18 AM /
Off to Anguilla – Dr Dawson gets new college job

Off to Anguilla – Dr Dawson gets new college job

Dr Karl Dawson has been appointed the second President of the Anguilla Community College (ACC), the institution’s Board of Governors said in a media release sent to BVI News Online. Dr Dawson, who is a native of the British Virgin […]

by / on August 10, 2017 at 6:50 AM /
UPDATE: Gov’t offices to reopen Thursday

UPDATE: Gov’t offices to reopen Thursday

Acting Governor Robert Mathavious said Government offices will open as usual on Thursday, August 10. He is said to have made the decision in consultation with the Premier Dr D Orlando Smith, Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office Carolyn […]

by / on August 9, 2017 at 9:33 PM /
Tourism industry still ‘open for business’

Tourism industry still ‘open for business’

The BVI Tourist Board said the industry remains open for business although several properties have reported damage as a result of heavy rainfall that lashed the British Virgin Islands on Monday, August 7. The government-owned agency further stated that the […]

by / on August 9, 2017 at 4:14 PM /
Help coming, but resources are ‘stretched’

Help coming, but resources are ‘stretched’

Acting Governor Robert Mathavious said resources being used in the recovery efforts are stretched, adding that authorities are still trying to get a true picture of the damage caused by several hours of heavy rainfall on Monday, August 7. He […]

by / on August 9, 2017 at 3:17 PM /
Flow equipment damaged, replacement coming

Flow equipment damaged, replacement coming

Telecom company Flow has acknowledged that a number of its customers are having a tough time making calls because pieces of the company’s equipment were damaged during several hours of heavy rainfall on Monday, August 7. The company, in an […]

by / on August 9, 2017 at 2:41 PM /